2020-21 Russian Cup – Sochi vs Lokomotiv Moscow Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Sochi vs Lokomotiv Moscow taking place? Wednesday 7th April, 2021 – 17:00 (UK)
Where is Sochi vs Lokomotiv Moscow taking place? Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht, Sochi
Where can I get tickets for Sochi vs Lokomotiv Moscow? Ticket information can be found on each club’s official website
What television channel is Sochi vs Lokomotiv Moscow on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Sochi vs Lokomotiv Moscow? Russian cup matches are occasionally streamed on bet365
THE PREDICTION
Sochi lost 1-0 at Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League on Saturday to continue their intermittent overall form. They will be confident of a better performance at home, though, for this Russian Cup quarter-final clash with Lokomotiv Moscow as they are unbeaten here all season long. Sochi have made it through to the last eight via rare away wins so far and so this first home tie should be a welcome occasion for them to shock a giant in travelling Lokomotiv. The visitors are unbeaten in six matches over all competitions and have won their last three away matches to nil in the Premier League. There is a real threat to their Russian Cup tilt here in a prolific home side like Sochi, with both league matches this season falling for the home side 3-1 at Lokomotiv Moscow and 2-1 at Sochi. The likelihood of this match going to extra time or even penalties looks fairly strong given their strengths, so take both teams to score and a total of over 2.5 goals here to match both their league meetings and leave a winner up to chance.
